Water​/Wastewater Utility Technician

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Preventative & Corrective Maintenance on lift stations and their assets (generators/auxiliary pumps) including inspections.
• Servicing the Vacuum station (a collection system that relies on vacuum suction to transport sewage from homes within the neighborhood) is different from the typical gravity/force main sewer system.
• Fix & repair leaks to water, reclaim, and force mains as they arise.
• Installs and changes out water and reuse meters.
• Perform meter reads.
• Work with Utility billing and customer service relations.
• City hall generates work orders, whether this is turn on or turn off’s for accounts.
• Flushes hydrants, maintenance, exercises valves, and performs pressure tests of fire hydrants.
• Service backflows (if the license is obtained).
• Work with GIS for locates.
• Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes, crane truck, vac trucks, etc.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

• Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, including or supplemented by courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures preferred.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to repair pumping equipment and control switches.
• Experience with wastewater and water transfer systems a plus!
• Water Distribution License issued by the state of Florida or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Must possess a valid FL driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• CDL is a plus or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs on a regular basis.